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We put them to the test.

Yes, you heard that righthighlighters are making a comeback, and in a big way.

Model wearing Patrick Ta highlighter

Patrick Ta

However,Patrick Tawants to change that.

Ahead, all the details on the launch, plus team Byrdie’s honest reviews.

The Inspiration

Highlighters have been a long time in the making for Patrick Ta.

Patrick Ta and two models holding highlighter

Patrick Ta

After all, even Ta himself admits that a great glow has become a signature of his.

If you’ve since swapped your powder highlighter for a 2024-approved cream or liquid, fear not.

The highlighters were made to achieve that natural, glowing-from-within look, and they err on the sheerer side.

Patrick Ta highlighter duos

Patrick Ta

“I didnt want it to look like theres a stripe of highlighter on your face.

Its made to earn compliments on your skin, not just your highlighter.”

Ingredient call-outs includemoringaandshea butterto create a blendable formula that melts right into the skin.

models wearing Patrick Ta highlighter

Patrick Ta

Both the cream and powder include a combination of multifaceted pearls for a shimmerybut not glitteryeffect on the skin.

“Its something Im so excited for people to introduce into their looks.”

“As an artist, theres so much multi-use with highlighter,” Ta notes.

Star wearing Patrick Ta highlighter

Star Donaldson

He instructs to start with your contour, and then apply powder blush.

To finish the look, add a cream highlighter on top.

Ali Webb, associate editor

Ali Webb

“See that glow?

Ali wearing Patrick Ta highlighter duo

Ali Webb

Its not a dramatic glow by any means, but its perfect for that no-makeup-makeup, sun-drenched glow.”

Patrick Ta Major Glow Creme and Powder Light Reflecting Translucent Highlighter Duo

Derek wearing the Patrick Ta highlighter

Derek Deng

Patrick Ta highlgihter

Patrick Ta